Managing Director, Legislative Affairs

Job Summary:

The Managing Director, Legislative Affairs is responsible for monitoring legislative, judicial, and regulatory tax developments and advising both the tax practice and firm clients on the implications of significant changes resulting from such changes. The Managing Director, Legislative Affairs will work across industries, tax service lines, and practice groups to identify planning opportunities and compliance challenges arising from tax changes, coordinating the response and driving revenue growth through go-market collateral and service delivery guidance. The Managing Director, Tax Controversy and Procedure will serve as a mentor to other members of the NTO team.

Job Duties:

• Applies knowledge and expertise to advise internal and external clients on legislative, judicial, and regulatory tax developments
• Prepares summaries and detailed technical analyses of developments for internal and external distribution
• Coordinates with NTO, tax leadership and BDO firm leadership to execute upon the firm strategy
• Coordinates the response to legislative, judicial, and regulatory tax developments and drives revenue growth through go-market collateral and service delivery guidance
• Develops and implements firm wide training programs for staff through principal in area of expertise
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in accounting or finance, preferred

Experience:

• Ten (10) or more years of professional experience, required
• Tax experience, preferred

License/Certifications:

• One of the following, required:
  • CPA certification
  • Bar admission
  • IRS Enrolled Agent credentials

Software:

• Experience with various tax applications and research tools, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Solid analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on organization and detail

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $300,000 - $400,000
Maryland Range: $300,000 - $400,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $300,000 - $400,000
Washington DC Range: $300,000 - $400,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets